The Los Angeles Chargers head into the offseason with a ton of needs to address. A big chunk of those will go addressed in free agency. But getting instant contributions from rookies will be a big part of the continued upswing under Jim Harbaugh.

1. Harbaugh and Hortiz passionately defended Justin Herbert when they were asked about the criticism of their quarterback in the aftermath of Saturday’s loss in Houston. Herbert threw a career-high four interceptions. Harbaugh called the criticism “completely unfair.”

The Los Angeles Chargers got some notable off the football field news this week from their head coach. The players are not the only ones that will try to get healthier this offseason. According to the coach himself,

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh used his year-end presser alongside general manager Joe Hortiz to signal he would like many of his key free agents back in 2025. Think, guys like Khalil Mack…and Bradley Bozeman?